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Michael Dwyer488 viewsPainting by David White of Michael Dwyer (1942-1997)
A member of the renowned musical family from Cailroe, Ardgroom,
Michael was a celebrated and much loved tin whistle player
who, in the 1960's, swept the boards at the All Ireland and
All Britain Championships, winning first prize in every tin whistle category
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Pine Marten153 viewsAnother resident of Derreen Garden I didn’t manage to capture on film was a Pine Marten; however Iona Lister generously supplied this and another photo.     (1 votes)
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Barracks338 viewsThe successful attack on the Allihies R.I.C. barracks 1920     (1 votes)
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Constable Michael Neeman286 views     (1 votes)
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Sergeant William Ruth R.I.C.279 viewsLate 1800’s early 1900’s. Sgt Ruth lived on the West End, Castletownbere after retiring from the R.I.C.     (1 votes)
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USS Utah332 viewsUSS Utah with baloon in Berehaven Harbour,1918     (1 votes)
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Allihies Fife and Drum328 viewsAllihies Fife and Drum Band. Early 1900's     (1 votes)
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USS Stevens & USS Oklahoma 406 viewsBerehaven Sound 1918     (1 votes)
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USS Nevada282 viewsDivision 6, composed of the Utah (flagship), Nevada, and Oklahoma, were based on Berehaven, Bantry Bay, Ireland, its principal duty being to protect convoys from possible enemy raiders. This division made two trips into the Channel, escorting convoys when enemy submarines were reported in the vicinity. Maj. Leon W. Hoyt was the division Marine officer of this division during its entire stay in European waters. Later Division 6 joined Division 9 at Portland Bill and both divisions left that port in time to assist the Pennsylvania in escorting President Wilson, on board the George Washington into the harbour of Brest.     (1 votes)
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Johnny Sheehan355 viewsJohnny Sheehan, Filane during a mine sweeping operation. He is 2nd to left with head bowed     (1 votes)
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On Her Bike505 viewsPictured at the Lighthouse Dwellings, Dursey Sound
is Lena Harrington on her motorcycle     (1 votes)
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Young Fishermen554 viewsTwo budding fishermen show off their skill at the Old Pier in 1938     (1 votes)
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